July 8, 2015

It is generally accepted that phobias
arise from a combination of external events and internal predispositions. Many
specific phobias can be traced back to a specific triggering event, usually a
traumatic experience at an early age. Social phobias and agoraphobia have more
complex causes that are not entirely known at this time. It is believed that
heredity, genetics, and brain chemistry combine with life-experiences to play a
major role in the development of phobias.

Symptoms of Hierophobia:

As with any phobia, the symptoms vary by
person depending on their level of fear. The symptoms typically include extreme
anxiety, dread and anything associated with panic such as shortness of breath,
rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, excessive sweating, nausea, dry
mouth, nausea, inability to articulate words or sentences, dry mouth and
shaking.